Sitting above the physical layer is the link layer, which is responsible for scanning, advertising, creating, and maintaining links or connections between devices. The link layer also manages ...

What is a network protocol? Most textbook writers state something like this: A network protocol is a set of guidelines or standards for the operation of network devices, the methods of operation, and ...

We met Mr. Murphy, of “What can go wrong, will” infamy, in the introduction to failure modes and the discussion of failure modes at the foundation levels. Now we will learn his tricks on shared media ...

This file type includes high-resolution graphics and schematics when applicable. Bluetooth is the protocol of choice when it comes to wireless connectivity for numerous applications like home and ...

A networking topology choice that is easily misunderstood. There are many questions that come to mind when selecting a Layer 2 vs Layer 3 network topology for audio systems. Surprisingly, most of it ...

Today's high-speed embedded applications are like networks unto themselves. They possess tremendous processing resources capable of acquiring and analyzing large amounts of data that require a complex ...

Layers 7 through 4 are geared more to the application than the lower layers, which are designed to move packets from one place to another no matter what they contain. This top layer defines the ...